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Parental Insomnia (Part 3) | More Is Caught Than Taught

December 21, 2017

The first step in overcoming our parental fears is to give it to God. The second building block is to be the parent that God has called us to be. Last month, we talked about focusing on God. Today, I want us to focus on ourselves. I do not mean we need to focus on ourselves selfishly. Like, we need to pamper ourselves with manis, pedis, and full body massages. I mean we need to focus on our personal growth and development.

Parental Insomnia (Part 2) Give it To God

November 27, 2017

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

The first step, or building block, in overcoming our parental fears is to give them to God. We need to trust God with our kids. I know that sounds simple. I know it seems like the classic Sunday School answer.

Parental Insomnia | Overcoming the Fears That Keep Parents Awake at Night Part 1

November 8, 2017

Being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life, and at the same time, it is one of the greatest responsibilities. I will never forget the day that we brought our first-born home from the hospital. He was three days old. We were so excited that God had blessed us with a son. He was the answer to our prayers.

Peaks and Valleys

September 1, 2017

There are seasons in our Christian lives when we go through dry times. There are times when we are depressed, discouraged, disappointed or even have doubts in our faith in God. The Christian life is full of peaks and valleys, highs and lows.

Go On A Short-term Mission Trip

August 26, 2017

Have you ever been on a short-term mission trip? If not, you should go. Seriously. Put it on your bucket list. Going to another country on a short-term mission trip is a life-changing experience. Actually, it will change your life, the person who goes.

Never Worry About These 5 Things

July 31, 2017

In Romans 8:31-39 the Apostle Paul instructs Christians that God is for us, and he wants what is best for our lives. Through 5 rhetorical questions, the Apostle Paul reminds us of the incredible benefits of being on God’s team.

One Day in Heaven

June 14, 2017

A few years ago some friends invited our family to go to Six Flags with them for the day. They had VIP passes, and said that all of our expenses would be covered. So, our family piled into our swagger wagon (a.k.a. minivan), and we followed their family to Six Flags.

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

Humble beginnings

November 17, 2016

In October of 2004 Graystone Church began in a rented warehouse space on Grayson Industrial Parkway. On that first Sunday, approximately 160 people were in attendance, and Grayson High School Head Football Coach Mickey Conn shared his testimony.

Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

Does God open and close doors?

September 21, 2016

I hear people say all the time, “God opened a door for me.” Or, “God closed a door for us.” Does God really open and close doors to show us His will for our lives?

Graystone Church – Jonathan Howes